The Relationship between Vitamin D Status and Allergic Diseases in New Zealand Preschool Children

Recent research on vitamin D in young children has expanded from bone development to exploring immunomodulatory effects. Our aim was to investigate the relationship of vitamin D status and allergic diseases in preschool-aged children in New Zealand. Dried capillary blood spots were collected from 13...

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Main Authors: Carolyn Cairncross, Cameron Grant, Welma Stonehouse, Cath Conlon, Barry McDonald, Lisa Houghton, Darryl Eyles, Carlos A. Camargo, Jane Coad, Pamela von Hurst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/6/326